Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL’s ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting after Sunday afternoon’s late games and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday’s and Thursday’s games or Saturday’s, if applicable. And, when the holidays roll around, we’ll be watching then, too). What just ...
Two months after Terence Crawford handed Canelo Alvarez the third loss of his career, rumors of a potential rematch in 2026 have surfaced, according to the Mexican outlet TV Azteca. According to TV Azteca’s social media post, Canelo has discussed plans for a potential rematch, and negotiations are reportedly underway, though specific details remain undisclosed. Crawford has yet to comment ...
Shane Beamer’s seen enough of his South Carolina team’s three-win season to know where the Gamecocks will be this time next year: in the thick of the playoff hunt. “We’re going to be sitting here (this time next November) watching the playoff rankings to see where we are in the ranking show,” Beamer told reporters this week. “And we’re going to be firmly in ...
The Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist movement Hezbollah is rebuilding its military arsenal on Israel’s northern border, as experts warn that another war between the two sides could be on the horizon. The latest developments come a year after the U.S. helped broker a ceasefire between the parties. On Wednesday, IDF spokesman Nadav Shoshani, said Hezbollah had engaged ‘in a blatant violation ...
U.S. stock markets were poised for lift off Thursday, after a strong earnings report from computer chip giant Nvidia signaled that there is still plenty of room to run in the artificial intelligence boom that has powered markets higher for much of the year. Prior to the opening bell, bets on the S&P 500 were up about 1%, while the ...
AI-assisted summary USC receiver Makai Lemon earned high praise from Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who called him one of the most impactful players he has seen in over 20 years. Lemon leads all Power Four receivers with 1,090 receiving yards and has become deadly in yards after the catch. After succeeding against other top defenses, Lemon faces his next challenge ...
The Washington Spirit are set to make their second consecutive NWSL championship appearance on Saturday. All eyes will be on Trinity Rodman’s availability for the title match and beyond. Rodman is set to become a free agent after the 2025 NWSL season concludes with the title match between the No. 2 seed Spirit and No. 8 Gotham FC on Saturday ...
The three individuals with NBA ties are getting set to make court appearances over charges they were involved in illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by organized crime. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones were arrested ...
The Houston Texans pushed their record above .500 for the first time of the 2025 NFL season with a 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Houston earned the victory thanks to a superb defensive effort. The unit generated relentless pressure on Josh Allen throughout Thursday’s game, with Will Anderson (2.5 sacks) and Danielle Hunter (2 sacks) ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are shaking up their scouting department, and the biggest moves involve jettisoning two members of the Buss family who still serve as part-owners of the team. The Lakers suddenly fired longtime team executives Joey and Jesse Buss from front-office positions they had held within the organization for more than a decade on Thursday, Nov. 20, according ...